Teaching Assistant at Austin Farm Academy

26 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/AFA/16779

Location

Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ

Contract Type

Temporary

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade C (scp C5 - C7)

Closing Date

4:00pm, 8th Jan 2026

Start Date

asap

Positions Available

Positions Available 3

Interview Date(s)

13.11.2026

Interview Date(s) 13.11.2026

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

Due to the increasing SEND need in Austin Farm Academy, we currently require an NVQ Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant. We are seeking to recruit a highly supportive, friendly and experienced Teaching Assistant. The person appointed would need the skills and qualities necessary to demonstrate - a secure level of understanding of SEND needs, particularly ASD and ADHD, The successful candidate needs to promote consistently high levels of behaviour and learning, to join our team as soon as practicably possible. Teaching Assistants with a minimum level 2 requirement or above, and/or an excellent, proven track record of experience are welcome to apply.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Mrs Ruth Baptiste, Headteacher 01752 705367

Completed applications should be submitted by 5pm on 8th January 2026. Interviews and activities will take place on Tuesday 13th January 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post,

Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy)..